Mandolin Orange Becomes Watchhouse and Unveils First Video
Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz have released their first video under the name Watchhouse. The duo who over the past decade have achieved grassroots success…
Kôrôlén, the new Album from Toumani Diabaté and the London Symphony Orchestra Available Today
Kôrôlén, the new collaborative album from kora virtuoso Toumani Diabaté and the London Symphony Orchestra, is out today on World Circuit Records. Commissioned as a…
Captivating Flamenco Guitar Fusion from Andreas Arnold
Andreas Arnold – Ojos Cerrados (Bayla Records/Galileo Music, 2016) Andreas Arnold, the virtuoso German guitarist and composer with a Spanish heart, released this album in…
Albaluna’s Fantastic Musical Voyage Through the Silk Road
Albaluna – Heptad (Albaluna, 2021) Portuguese band Albaluna continues to surprise. Their superb new album, Heptad is inspired by the ancient Silk Road. Albaluna use…
Khalab & M’berra Ensemble Release M’berra Today
“M’berra” is the new album from Khalab & M’berra Ensemble. The recording features a collective of Malian musicians from the M’berra Refugee Camp in southeast…
Turkish-Inspired Music with Uncommon Textures
Çeşni Trio – The Fluid Score (Çeşni Music, 2019) The Fluid Score is a superb album from a group of virtuoso instrumentalists called Çeşni Trio.…
virtualWOMEX Extended Program in April 2021
The world music expo WOMEX will continue its virtual program between April 23 and May 2, 2021 with the core program taking place April 26…
European Folk Network Spring Forward #2 to Meet April 24
The European Folk Network (EFN) has announced its Spring Forward #2 meeting scheduled for Saturday, April 24, 2021. Non-members are welcomed to attend although a…
Sixth Solo Album from Norway’s Sigrid Moldestad Reveals Different Tones
Award-winning Norwegian folk singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Sigrid Moldestad has released her sixth solo album titled “Tonen i meg” (Heilo/Grappa Musikkforlag, 2021). Although she’s a well-respected…
Ballaké Sissoko Launches New Video ‘Jeu Sur La Symphonie Fantastique’
Malia kora maestro Ballaké Sissoko has released a music video for the musical piece ‘Jeu Sur La Symphonie Fantastique.’ The track features longtime collaborator cellist…